In the corymbose raceme, flowers appear to be arranged in a corymb arrangement but the stalk of the lower flower does not exactly bring them to... View Article
Cytoskeleton is the network of proteinaceous filaments present in the cytoplasm. They are responsible for structural support, motility and... View Article
The tissue consists of a group of cells performing a specific function, e.g. epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, etc. Also Check: In Which... View Article
The two types of circulatory systems are open and closed. In the open circulatory system, blood is filled in the body cavity, where tissues and... View Article
Animals are grouped into phyla based on their level of body organisation, symmetry, body cavity, notochord, etc. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
The male part of a flower is called the stamen, comprising anther and filament. Further reading: Endosperm Racemose Inflorescence Types... View Article
Plastids are the cell organelles present in plant cells. They contain pigments or store food, e.g. chloroplasts, chromoplasts and leucoplasts.... View Article
Animal classification is based on level of body organisation, symmetry, presence or absence of coelom, similarities in circulatory, digestive,... View Article
The three types of classification are artificial classification, natural classification and phylogenetic classification. Further reading:... View Article
Rough ER contains ribosomes on the surface that are involved in protein synthesis. Further reading: Chromoplast Cell - The Unit of Life... View Article
Plant growth is stimulated by plant growth hormones such as auxins, cytokinin, gibberellins, etc. Also Check: How Does Ethylene Ripen Fruit?... View Article
Both bacterial spores and cysts provide protection from harsh environmental conditions. Bacterial spores are reproductive cells, whereas cyst... View Article
Nucleolus is a site for the synthesis of rRNA and creates ribosomal subunits by the association of rRNA and ribosomal proteins. Further reading:... View Article
The main function of the Golgi body is the packaging of substances to be delivered intracellularly or extracellularly. It is also a site for... View Article
The main function of the circulatory system is to transport oxygen and other substances to different cells of the body and carry waste products... View Article
Family is one of the eight main taxonomic groups present between order and genus. It contains one or more genera. E.g. Solanaceae (potato... View Article
